Medical Devices R D

Patrick S. Hawk

Scientist, Safety Officer, Professional Problem Solver

Contact info: Phone: 612-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Psychology minor

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

Work Experience

Scientist – 3M Sep 2023 – current

•Accurate and swift sample prep

•Rapid-response testing

•Cryogrinding

•Turbidity

•FTIR-ATR and NIR/MIR

•RAMAN

•DLS

•UV-Vis spectrophotometry

•Colorimetry

•GC

Lab Technician II – Steris Dec 2022 – May 2023

•Working extensively with bacterial species that commonly infect medical devices

•Handling of medical devices and strips inoculated with bacteria for verification of thorough sterilization

•Maintaining proper documentation and procedural protocol in a highly regulated GLP lab environment

Scientist - Medtronic – RCS May 2019 – Dec 2022

•Troubleshooting, maintaining, and evaluation of testing platforms to support RCS goals and prototyping

•Maintaining functionality and calibration schedule of technical equipment

•Adhering to changing processes in a flexible and agile manner

•Finding efficient, cost-effective solutions to various laboratory issues

Scientist, Chemical Hygiene Officer Jan 2010 – June 2018

Vision Ease - Emerging Technologies, Process Development Group

Responsibilities – R&D:

•Scale up of R&D processes to pre-manufacturing levels

•Maintaining various laboratory equipment, including finding suitable replacements for discontinued equipment

•Main contact for multiple suppliers

•Syntheses of various sizes, from 50mL up to 550 gallons

•Acrylates, polyurethanes, sol gels, coatings, adhesives

•RAMAN spectrophotometer

•Gel Permeation Chromatograph

•UV-Vis spectrophotometry

•High-resolution video microscope

•FTIR & DSC

Responsibilities – EHS/Regulatory/Compliance:

•Chemical Hygiene Officer

•Hazardous Spill Response Team member

•IATA/DOT certified in shipment of hazardous material/dangerous goods

•Conduct all annual R&D safety, hygiene, and Right to Know training

•Lead the lab managers in keeping labs operational and streamlined

Notable achievements

•Minimized cost of shipping hazardous materials

•Oversaw R&D's transition to GHS

•Developed program to reduce testing time and use of costly materials

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